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March/April 2012     March 30, 2012
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Water Conservation Code Revision Picks Up Speed
Block Leader Program Gets Great Start
New Checklist Helps You Save Water
Drought Update
"Friend" and "Follow" Austin Water
Get Your Yard Ready for Summer
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Water Conservation Code Revision Picks Up Speed
by Water Conservation Staff

Despite the recent rains, Central Texas is still in the midst of an unprecedented drought.  If the drought worsens, the Lower Colorado River Authority, who manages the water supply of the lower Colorado River basin, may ask customers to cut back even more.
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Block Leader Program Gets Great Start
by Joan Ivy

Welcome New Block Leader volunteers!
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New Checklist Helps You Save Water
by Joan Ivy

If water conservation sounds like an overwhelming task, then our new easy-to-use checklist is for you!
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Drought Update
by courtesy of the Lower Colorado River Authority

Drought remains, but wet weather improves conditions. Read an update from the Lower Colorado River Authority.
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"Friend" and "Follow" Austin Water
by Joan Ivy

Austin Water uses social media to promote water conservation tips and programs as well as announce upcoming events and public hearings.
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Get Your Yard Ready for Summer
by Denise Delaney

With summer right around the corner, now is the time to prepare your lawn and garden: the waterwise way!
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Family Water Festival
Sunday, April 1 (10 a.m.- 3 p.m.)

Bring the kids out and join us for a FREE day of celebrating the River at the Family Water Festival on at Redbud Center (3601 Lake Austin Blvd).  An exciting, fun-filled, educational day celebrating the Texas Colorado River! 
 
Take a look at the event flier attached or visit our website at
coloradoriver.org/events/family-clean-water-festival or you can also check out the event on facebook. For more information, please contact us at 512-498-1587 or at austinwaterfestival@gmail.com



Joint Committee on Austin Water Financial Plan meeting
Wednesday, April 4 (6 p.m.) Meetings will continue throughout the spring

City Staff is charged to work with the Joint Committee to develop recommendations for short- and long-term Austin Water Utility financial plans. The goal of the Joint Committee is to strengthen the financial stability of the Austin Water Utility. The Joint Committee includes the Resource Management Commission, the Water and Wastewater Commission and the Impact Fee Advisory Committee along with input from the public. The Joint Committee meeting will take place at Austin Water's Waller Creek facility, 625 E. 10th Street Austin, TX 78701. For more information visit austintexas.gov/department/joint-subcommittee



Austin Earth Day Festival
Sunday, April 22 (12-6 p.m.)

Join us for a one-day festival celebrating Austin: "City of Green Ideas." Come on out to the Browning hanger at the Mueller Neighborhood, 4550 Mueller Blvd. The festival will feature great speakers, exhibits, kids activities, raffle prizes, and a huge interactive drum circle! Visit earthdayaustin.com for more information.

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